Pandora just published a news release anouncing Halloween themed stations have been added to the streaming internet radio service. I’ve been listening for about an hour this morning and it’s pretty entertaining. The music definitely gets me in the mood for Halloween. From The Crypt-Kickers’ “Monster Mash” and “The Monster Hop” by Bert Convy to [...]

If you have a lot of Pumpkins to carve before Halloween, one of the most simple methods is to use cookie cutters and a runner mallet. The Fresh Home Ideas blog recommends you should tap the cookie cutter about half way into the pumpkins thickness then use a serrated knife to cut the section out [...]

This is probably the grossest Halloween recipe we’ve put up yet, but we think it’s hilarious. Don’t forget the kitty litter tray, scooper, and box liner props to get the best reaction out of your party goers! Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 2 (3.5 [...]

With the clever addition of flavored gelatin and candy corn, plain mallow popcorn balls are instantly transformed into party treats! Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 (10.5-ounce) package miniature marshmallows 1 (3.25-ounce) package gelatin, any flavor 12 cups popped popcorn (any un-popped kernels removed) 1 to 1 1/2 cups candy corn Plastic wrap or cellophane (optional) [...]

Some of us like to decorate our houses and yards every holiday to get in the mood. Our family is beginning to get like that. If you had asked me a few years ago if I was going to set up anything in my yard for Halloween, I would have called you nuts. This year [...]

Halloween pumpkin carving is a common decorating activity done before or during the holiday. The most common method in carving a pumpkin is to draw the pattern on a piece of paper, and then tape the design on the “face” of the pumpkin. The pattern is then marked on the pumpkin by punching holes along [...]

Haunted houses are said to be homes which still carry the spirits of its previous owners or of people who experienced a violent end within the house. One survey revealed that no less than 37% of all Americans believe in the existence of haunted houses. There is hardly a place in the United States that [...]

Halloween decorations, just like costumes and crafts, can be bought or made at home. Halloween decorating ideas can come out of the blue, or can be based on interesting Halloween decorations one has seen at a friend’s house or even from a horror movie. Here are some Halloween decorating ideas to get things started. These [...]